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DN09 RYF

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,923 mi
Last recorded65,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 RYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,923 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,391 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 53,391 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,366 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 52,366 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,163 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre made in 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 49,993 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 49,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,591 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 47,591 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 46,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 44,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant over filled

nearside front bumper/wing taped up to prevent failure of sharp edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,484 miles

Crash damage to nearside front

Fail 18 Jun 2014 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Crash damage to nearside front

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,975 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 40,975 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,935 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DN09 RYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN09 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN09 RYF registered?

DN09 RYF is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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